Jesus teaches the Parable of the Sower by the sea to a large crowd, explaining the different responses people have to God's word, ranging from immediate rejection to fruitful acceptance. He uses parables to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven to those ready to hear, while also fulfilling prophecy by keeping these truths hidden from others.
Jesus heals a demon-possessed man, eliciting amazement from the crowd and accusations from the Pharisees that he operates under demonic influence. He refutes them with a parable about division, emphasizing that true kinship extends to those who follow God’s will, and warns against the eternal consequences of blaspheming the Holy Spirit.
In Capernaum, a centurion's profound faith in Jesus' authority impresses Jesus, leading to the miraculous healing of the centurion's servant from a distance. Meanwhile, Jesus commends John the Baptist's role as a prophetic forerunner, critiques the unresponsive generation, and emphasizes the importance of faith and forgiveness through his teachings and interactions, including raising a widow's son and forgiving a sinful woman, demonstrating His compassion and authority.
At our church, we’re passionate about sparking a disciple-making movement in Middle Tennessee and beyond. This year, we’ve had the joy of partnering with families to include their children in this mission. We firmly believe that the gospel is central to our lives, and that “Gospel First and Always” has no age limit (1 Timothy 4:12).
Jesus delivers the Sermon on the Mount, presenting the Beatitudes which bless humble, merciful, and pure-hearted acts, and further teaches profound moral precepts emphasizing love, forgiveness, and sincerity. He instructs on prayer, charity, and the essence of discipleship through practical metaphors, urging a life built on faithfulness and obedience to God's will.
Generations on Mission: How Families Are Impacting Communities Together At our church, we’re passionate about sparking a disciple-making movement in Middle Tennessee and beyond. This...
Jesus performs multiple miraculous healings, emphasizing His authority to forgive sins and cleanse leprosy, eliciting awe and controversy among the witnesses. He confronts religious leaders by healing on the Sabbath and associating with sinners, challenging traditional interpretations of the law and revealing His role as the Son of Man.
In this episode of Sermon Notes, Jay Strother and Brian Ball delve into the story of Jesus healing the paralytic to highlight the profound significance of Jesus' authority to forgive sins and heal physically, emphasizing the spiritual over the physical.
In John 3-5, Jesus teaches Nicodemus about spiritual rebirth and emphasizes belief in Him for eternal life. Later, He reveals His divine nature through dialogues and miracles, from enlightening a Samaritan woman about living water to healing and teaching openly, which challenges societal norms and religious expectations.
Jesus commenced His ministry across Galilee, teaching, preaching the gospel, and healing all ailments, which led to widespread acclaim and following from diverse regions. In Capernaum, His authoritative teaching in synagogues and miraculous healings, including casting out demons and curing diseases, astonished and attracted large crowds, affirming His divine authority and fulfilling prophecies.
The Whole Family, The Whole Bible, The Whole Year A year ago, Jonathan and Lacey felt led to visit Brentwood Baptist, where they attended a...
Jesus, led by the Spirit into the wilderness, withstands the devil's temptations by affirming His reliance on God's word, after which He begins His ministry in Galilee, calling His first disciples with the promise of transforming them into fishers of people. His teachings and miraculous signs rapidly spread His fame, though He faces rejection in His hometown, Nazareth, where the locals doubt His authority and prophetic status.
